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5G Observatory Scoreboard

The scoreboard provides an overview of the state of 5G in the European Union. It is updated regularly.

Latest News in Europe

Swedish regulator sees drop in number of mobile voice calls as 5G use grows

The number of voice calls has decreased for the first time, while 5G now accounts for 14% of subscriptions.

KPN tests 5G Standalone technology

The Dutch mobile operator said it successfully tested 5G standalone (SA) technology in its network.

Telia and Ericsson announce Baltics’ first enterprise 5G private network in Tallinn

The network represents a “significant step in the region’s digital transformation, accelerating business operations and fostering innovations,” the companies said.

Frankfurt pilot transforms street lamps into 5G hotspots

A pilot project by 5G-Synergiewerk GmbH, telecom provider O2 Telefónica and energy supplier Mainova is converting street lights into 5G spots to densify the city’s 5G network.

Vodafone group to cut 11,000 jobs

The company’s new CEO Margherita Della Valle has outlined her strategy to restore growth.

Belgium’s Citymesh gets Nokia Drone Networks platform

Nokia says it will provide 70 Drone-in-a-Box units to Citymesh for its emergency response product.

1&1 to launch 5G in Q3 2023

The German operator has set out new 5G rollout goals, following a failure to hit previous base station targets.

5G Observatory releases latest report and scoreboard

The latest report records increases in pioneer band spectrum assignments, as well as 5G coverage.

Citymesh and Digi to deploy Dense Air small cells platform

The Belgian operator has announced a partnership with infrastructure provider Dense Air Networks.

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Latest News outside Europe

Apple and Broadcom ink deal for development of 5G radio frequency components

The companies have announced a new multi-year, multibillion-dollar agreement.

Rail passengers in England could lose Wi-Fi services on trains

The UK government is considering whether to end Wi-Fi services on trains.

5G Observatory releases latest report and scoreboard

The latest report records increases in pioneer band spectrum assignments, as well as 5G coverage.

Vodafone to use 5G Standalone and network slicing to broadcast UK Coronation

The operator says this will be the UK’s first broadcast on a standalone 5G network.

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